The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program emphasizes both technical and managerial expertise.  Its graduates start their careers in IT project management, systems analysis & design, database administration, helpdesk, enterprise systems administration, and user training.

DePaul's BS in Information Systems provides students with a solid and diverse foundation in information technology, preparing for the changing technology demands of the business world.

The program is focused on the organizational and business application of computers and related technologies.  Students within the IS program apply their knowledge of hardware, software, business processes and procedures to help organizations improve their performance and meet tactical and strategic goals.

What students learn from this program:

• systems analysis and design skills
• IT project management skills
• supply chain management (SCM) and customer relationship management (CRM)
• knowledge of enterprise systems
• knowledge of systems architecture and design

The Liberal Studies program is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul.  Click here to view the CDM courses that qualify for liberal studies credit.

Four-year schedule of courses:

First Year

Major Field Courses (5)

IT 130 The Internet and the Web   Self Placement Test Available 
IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems  
IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases   Self Placement Test Available
IT 263 Applied Networks and Security  
IT 230 Building Internet Applications

Liberal Studies (7)

Second Year

Major Field Courses (7)

IT 223     Data Analysis   Self Placement Test Available
IM 210    Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction  
IT 215     Analysis and Design Techniques   Self Placement Test Available 
CSC 211 Programming in Java I   Self Placement Test Available 
ACC 101 Introduction to Accounting I   
   or  MKT 301 Principles of Marketing  
CMN 212 Small Group Communication   
   or  CMN 220 Public Speaking  
WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]   
   or  WRD 301 Writing in the Professions    
  
Liberal Studies (5)

Third Year

Major Field Courses (5)

IT 236     User Interface Development  
CSC 212 Programming in Java II  
IS 371     Introduction to I.T System Management  
IS 372     Fundamentals of Software Project Management  
IS 373     Introduction to Large Systems Implementation   

Liberal Studies (4)  
Open Electives (3)

Fourth Year

Major Field Courses (3)

CNS 340 Fundamentals of Information Assurance  : (Formerly CSC390)
IS 375    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design  
IS 376    Information Systems Project  
  
300-Level CDM electives (2) - chosen in consultation with your advisor.
Liberal Studies (3)
Open Electives (4)

Open Electives
Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Note: Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.